# @nbcchicago on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DbEdAfjCb-s
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/68265166-nbcchicago-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/5a997c21cc.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-07-21T21:13:23.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC Chicago (@nbcchicago) — https://gondola.cc/nbcchicago

## Caption

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium has received the first four beluga whales it will house as part of an international rescue operation that began in Canada. The whales are among 30 rescued from the shuttered zoo and amusement park 'Marineland' in Ontario, according to the Shedd. See behind the scenes video showing how the animals were transported and hear what animal rights activists have to say about the journey. #belugawhale #whale #animals #aquarium #marinelife #chicago #sheddaquarium

## Stats

- **Views:** 4,166,125
- **Likes:** 83,352
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- **Comments:** 2,496

## Tags

marinelife, whale, belugawhale, aquarium, animals, chicago, sheddaquarium

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